She was born on Dec. 29, 1919, to the late Walter and Lillie Bunch. She was a dedicated member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Coalfield and was a teacher in both the Morgan and Anderson County school systems for 31 years. She was an accomplished seamstress, artist and a well-known historian and author. Two of her published books were "Glimpses of the Coalfield School-1921 to 1940" and "Between the Camp and the Switch."

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Bennie Carol Worthington Smith; her sister, Aletha Bunch Stainhour; and her brothers, Isaac, Paul and James Bunch.

Mrs. Florence is survived by her sister, Stella Kelly of Joyner and brother, Earl Bunch and wife, Vanessa, of California; several nieces and nephews and other family members; sister-in-law, Margaret Bunch; and numerous neighbors, friends and church members who were like family to her.

The family offers special thanks to Caris Hospice and caregivers, Angie and Peggy and East Tennessee Personal Care Service and caregivers, Kay and Sherri.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Coalfield. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Don Acton officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery.

Jackson Funeral Services is honored to serve the Worthington family. We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at jacksonfuneralservices.com.